"She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Preston died Sunday morning at 57 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer . Kelly Kamalelehua Smith (October 13, 1962 July 12, 2020), known professionally as Kelly Preston, was an American actress. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. Their sonJett died in 2009 at the age of 16. ", John and Kelly's daughter Ella wrote of her late mom on Instagram, "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. Fans quickly expressed their love and support on social media. I love you so much mama." And Johnny sings to thema lot of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. ", "I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter," Preston added. "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. Yet while this "adored wife and mother" will always . Preston and her daughter, who is also an actress, were quite close. Kelly Preston was born in Honolulu on Oct. 13, 1962. Market data provided by Factset. or redistributed. Husband John Travolta . I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you dont hear from us for a while. Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images. New details have emerged around the death of Kelly Preston, who passed away last month following a secret battle with breast cancer. Sending love to some of my favorite people in the world," she wrote in April for the caption of an Instagram photo of her and Travolta sitting alongside Jett and their second on Brett. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. "I was an expert babysitter. "I have a special place in my heart for those with autism and special needs. [12], While living in Australia, she was discovered at age 16 by a fashion photographer who helped her get work in commercials and other small parts. "I love you and congratulations.". Before falling for John Travolta, Preston was married to SpaceCamp costar Kevin Gage (not pictured) from 1985 to 1987. John Travolta revealed the sad loss of his wife, actor Kelly Preston, after her private battle with breast cancer. [5][6][7] Her mother subsequently married Peter Palzis, a personnel director. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "I absolutely adore my kids," she said. Last year, Preston gushed about her daughter as she made a number of media appearances to promote The Poison Rose, which she starred in alongside her dad. My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. ", Travolta added, "I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don't hear from us for a while. Preston passed away in July of 2020. ", Kris Jenner snubs Kim's daughter North, 9, in post about her grandkids, Exiled Duggar sister spotted at Jana's bash despite estrangement from parents, Savannah says goodbye to Today colleague in emotional live moment, GMA's TJ looks somber out shopping as disgraced host & Amy fight suspension, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, John shared this photo of him and Kelly in February, as she battled breast cancer, Kelly kept on smiling despite battling the killer disease. But Kelly was nothing but positive about it as a whole. Thank you for your love. She appeared in more than 60 television and film productions, including Mischief (1985), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996), and For Love of the Game (1999). Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. Travolta's Instagram post is heartbreaking, but his wife's final post on the social media site is also a tearjerker. "To my sweet love, Jett you are in our hearts forever," she wrote in the caption. Fans are mourning the death of Kelly Preston. [18], In 2004, she was in the Maroon 5 music video "She Will Be Loved", which featured a love triangle and romantic scenes between her and Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine. Kelly Preston, John Travolta, Ella and Benjamin. [8] She also had a younger half-brother, Chris Palzis. Preston, who starred in movies such as "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins," died in July at the age of 57 after battling breast cancer for two years. As soon as she came on set, everybody, you could feel everyone's energy lift. "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friend," the rep told People. Her other roles included SpaceCamp (1986), Twins[15] (1988) with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, Avery Bishop in Jerry Maguire (1996) with Tom Cruise, Jane Aubrey in For Love of the Game with Kevin Costner and Kate Newell, and in Holy Man (1998) with Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum. Sharing on his devastation at losing his love and mother of his children, the Pulp Fiction cast member uploaded a stunning snap of his late wife and penned a lengthy caption where he praised friends, family and medical professionals for their support and added that he would be taking some time out to "heal" following the tragic loss. John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. Preston's widower John Travolta had nothing but loving words last month when he shared the trailer for the film his Instagram account. Real Estate Investment Funds - Search Now. "Kellys love and life will always be remembered. She launched the How I Parent and What It's Really Like to Be . She played the girlfriend of her husband John Travolta's character Terl in the film Battlefield Earth,[16] for which she received "Worst Supporting Actress" at the 21st Golden Raspberry Awards. She hadn't been seen in the public eye for more than two years, as she battled breast cancer in secret. "And there's a beautiful person in there. ", John added, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. ", In one of her last interviews with "Extra," Kelly revealed the secret to their marital success, sharing, I think just communicate. Kelly Preston died at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. A representative for Preston's family told People, "Choosing to keep. ", He continued: "My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. In 2019, Preston shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Travolta kissing Jett. In her final Instagram post on June 21, Preston showed that, even when she was secretly fighting breast cancer, she was putting her family first. You change, so you want to change together. A look back at Pete Davidsons dating history. ", "Kelly Preston and John Travolta Marriage Profile", "John Travolta Celebrates 'Most Beautiful' Daughter Ella on Her 21st Birthday: 'Your Dad Adores You! published July 13, 2020. I love you so much mama.. The last family photo shared on social media before Kelly died Grieving husband John revealed on Sunday evening that his wife had passed away that morning. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fans were shocked when John Travolta took to Instagram to confirm that his wife, actress Kelly Preston, had died of breast cancer at age 57. And she was so beautiful! Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. The mom-of-three gave little hint of her secret cancer fight in images and videos shared on social media in recent months. Preston had been battling breast. (Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File), "It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer," Travolta wrote on Instagram one day after her passing. On June 21, Preston had posted a beautiful Fathers Day tribute to her husband and children, including their late son Jett. The world is reeling at the news that actress Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after years of battling breast cancer in secret. She penned: "Happy Fathers Day to the best one I know, we love you.". 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Kelly Preston and John Travolta with their kids Benjamin and Ella. "I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don't hear from us for a while. [50], "Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies of breast cancer at 57", "Hawaii-born Kelly Preston, actress and wife of John Travolta, dies at age 57", "John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston dies of breast cancer aged 57", "Travolta's Demolition Derby: Comic-book nuttiness lifts 'Battlefield Earth', "Kelly Preston List of Movies and TV Shows", "How Kelly Preston spent her final years while privately battling cancer: The actress dedicated a lot of time to her family", "Inside John Travolta & Kelly Preston's 28-Year Love Story", "Kelly Preston Charlie Sheen DID NOT Shoot Me! Jett arrived in 1992. Kelly is survived by her husband, and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. "Still in absolute awe of my stunning daughter @ella.travolta I just re-watched all of her interviews from this past week doing press for #thepoisonrose and she has jumped into 'the family business' as an absolute natural," she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". Kelly Preston's last Instagram post was a loving tribute to husband John Travolta Credit: Instagram. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Diane worked at Bustle, VH1 and Complex. His memory lived on in her heart and in April she paid tribute to him in a birthday message. Her body was then transferred to a funeral home and she was later cremated at the Brooksville Crematory in Brooksville, Fla., the outlet reports. "We all were and are aware of that aspect of the industry, and we would talk about the things that weren't quite right. Preston died in July last year after a private battle with cancer. Kelly Preston died on July 12, 2020, at her home in Florida after two years of valiantly battling breast cancer. Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. While Preston deemed Instagram "really fun," she added, "It's a job, though. Something went wrong, please try again later. She had even managed to continue acting, looking healthy on set in Mallorca in February 2019, accompanied at all times by her daughter. "And I do feel that this film is a celebration of her, which is what she'd want. [38] In September 2009, Travolta and Preston confirmed longstanding speculations when they testified that their son had autism and suffered regular seizures. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Kelly Preston, who has died at the age of 57, wished husband John Travolta a Happy Father's Day in her final Instagram post. I love you so much mama. Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment. He shared a photo of Kelly and told his fans: It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast . Kelly, 57, bravely carried on smiling and working after her diagnosis, two years before she passed away on Sunday morning. Kelly's last picture was posted on Instagram on June 22 as the family celebrated father's Day together. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. According to her death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly, Preston died at her home in Clearwater . " Off the Rails is Kelly's last film," wrote John, 67. Loving husband John wrote in the comment section under the offering: "I love you all so much.". TheGreasestar wrote in part, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. 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"Certainly having little Ben has been a beautiful kind of glue for us to rebond after tremendous loss," Travolta said in an interview with Good Morning America. He is heartbroken. JOHN TRAVOLTA, KELLY PRESTON REMEMBER SON ON WHAT WOULD'VE BEEN HIS 28TH BIRTHDAY She reportedly did her last red carpet appearance for the New York City premiere of "Gotti." Preston also. Although she hadn't gone public with her diagnosis, a family representative explained in a statement that this was intentional. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. digital series and has interviewed several celebrities and influential leaders within the entertainment industry. Travolta and Preston met while filming 1989s The Experts. They married in 1991 at a midnight ceremony in Paris and had been together ever since. "It is . She then attended Punahou School in Honolulu, graduating in 1980,[11] and studied drama and theater at the University of Southern California. "I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter,"Preston wrote onInstagram. According to a Yahoo! "My son Jetty was one of the most playful and wonderful souls you've ever met. When Kelly Preston passed away from breast cancer in July 2020, she had completed one last film that was still awaiting release. "Nobody knew," she says now. The first shows Preston and Travolta with their kids, Ella and Benjamin. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer," representative told PEOPLE. Preston said that, as she grew older, she learned how to prioritize what's important. John Travolta honors final film of late wife Kelly Preston: 'She was very proud of it'. KELLY PRESTON, JOHN TRAVOLTA AND THEIR CHILDREN WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY EASTER, Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post, The What a Girl Wants actress, 57, died on Sunday after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer and leaves behind her actor husband John Travolta, 20-year-old daughter Ella and nine-year-old son Benjamin, Proving that she was a doting mother and wife, the Jerry Maguire star shared a sweet post about her offspring and love prior to her death to mark Father's Day, three-weeks ago, John paid tribute to his wife after a rep for the family confirmed her death. The Jerry Maguire star was seen hugging her husband John and their two kids, Ella, 20, and . Privacy Policy | "It must have resonated with her, because she absolutely loved the story and she loved the script," Williamson remembers. See how stars are getting in the holiday spirit! [48][49] Her death was announced in an Instagram post under an account belonging to John Travolta and Ella Bleu. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Fox News' Tyler McCarthy contributed to this report. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. And the family continued to share heart-warming pictures and videos, keeping their hidden pain and Kelly's illness private. [44][45][46][47] Her diagnosis was not widely publicized. John Travolta paid tribute to his late wife Kelly Preston on her birthday. And keep it fun, it doesn't just happen on its own, you've got to work at it.". ", Preston's life may have been cut tragically short, but it looks like she made the most of it and spent as much time with her kids as she could. [21][22], Her final red carpet appearance came at the New York City premiere of her husband's motion picture Gotti in 2018.[23]. "I heard Cate Blanchett at the Oscars saying that the industry needs to wake up to the fact that women-centered stories made money. Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. The 20-year-old concluded the heartbreaking post by writing, "Thank you for your love. A post shared by Kelly Preston (@therealkellypreston), Preston's husband, John Travolta, and their children, Ella and Benjamin, didn't accompany her to Europe, but the director remembers them being regular topics of conversation. [39], On January 23, 2009, three people were arrested in the Bahamas in connection with a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against Travolta and Preston concerning the circumstances of their son's death. All my love, JT. "Thank you for your love. Preston was two months pregnant with the couple's son Jett when they got married on Sept. 5, 1991, by a Scientology minister. [35], On January 2, 2009, Jett Travolta died while the family was vacationing in the Bahamas. Travolta later told Good Morning America (via People) that the birth of the couple's son, Ben, helped the couple "rebond after tremendous loss.". Her husband, John Travolta, confirmed her passing on Instagram. In a holiday gift for. Preston was a devoted mom to her three children, and Jett's death in 2009 left her devastated. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "Dream came true today," she wrote of meeting the Oscar winner and acting icon. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. After pocketing the idea for the film for several years, the director decided that the commercial success of female-centric movies like Mama Mia! John and Kelly also had a son named Jett - who tragically died at the age of 16 in 2009. Checking in with each other and evolving. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. He added: "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. It's a celebration of a brilliant actress." Terms of Use | Published on July 13, 2020 12:31 PM. She & John Travolta had one of the most enduring (29 year) Hollywood marriages & were two of . Kelly Preston Dead at 57: John Travolta, Ella Travolta and More Pay Tribute. Kelly Preston 's last Instagram post celebrated her husband of 29 years. She studied acting at the University of Southern California and went on to star in hit films such as 1988's "Twins," 1996's "Jerry Maguire," and 1999's "For Love of the Game.". During production, Preston shared pictures from the film on Instagram, including the day that Dame Judi Dench who has a small role in the film was on set. Travolta commented on the post, "I love you all so much.". Travolta posted on social media, "It is wi. He adopted her, and she used his name at the start of her acting career. ", She continued, "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. ', "John Travolta and Kelly Preston Welcome Son Benjamin", "Turning To Faith During Cancer Treatment How Do Scientologists Like Kelly Preston And John Travolta Handle Cancer Treatment? She wrote on Instagram, "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you . ", Preston's daughter, Ella, posted a heartfelt tribute to her mom on Instagram after the news of her passing broke. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday at the age of 57 following a two-year battle with breast cancer. Three weeks later, Preston died on July 12, 2020, following a private, two-year battle with breast cancer. He was 16. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Kelly Preston and John Travolta on the red carpet in 2018 (Manny Carabel/Getty Images), John Travolta Admits He Was in Love With Olivia Newton-John, Newton-John and Travolta Consider 40-Year 'Grease' Reunion. Proving that she was a doting mother and wife, the star shared a sweet post about her offspring and love prior to her death to mark Father's Day, three weeks ago. Kelly Preston's Last Instagram Post Will Break Your Heart. The couple was nearing 30 years of marriage and it's clear Preston will be very missed. Three fifty-something women set out to repeat the European inter-railing adventures of their youth, after their close friend passes away leaving them rail tickets, and a final request: to take her teenage daughter with them. Kelly wanted to get on with it really, and I think that her professionalism was astounding. Market data provided by Factset. "Johnny and I love them up constantly. Another son, named Jett, died in 2009 at the age of 16. All rights reserved. I was doing commercials for thousands of dollars, but I'd still babysit for $3 an hour just because I loved it. "She was such a cool woman," the filmmaker tells Yahoo Entertainment. Prior to this announcement, Preston had not gone public with her diagnosis, and so the news of her death was the first acknowledgment of her illness.Travolta left a beautiful message to his followers, and Prestons final post was also quite poignant. A "Jerry Maguire" star Kelly Preston battled breast cancer for two years before passing away on Sunday, but it never stopped her from being a dedicated actress, loving mother, and wife to John Travolta during her brave final days. [44] Preston had been receiving treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; she had also been treated at other medical centers. She shared this post to Instagram in February, Kelly in a cute Easter video alongside her family, The Grease actor shared this heartbreaking update with his fans yesterday, Kelly was fighting breast cancer when this photo was taken on a film set in February 2019, The mom-of-three shared this picture with daughter Ella in May, although it is believed to have been taken in October last year, The last family photo shared on social media before Kelly died, Kelly and John on the set of The Experts in 1989, Kelly Preston on how she met her husband John Travolta. "Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy. Asked whether that scene was derived from the actress's real life experience in Hollywood, Williamson says that Preston was largely upbeat about the arc of her career from a young ingenue in 1980s films like Secret Admirer and Twins to more mature roles in Jerry Maguire and For Love of the Game. Likewise, Travolta toldCloser Weekly in 2017, "We really care deeply about each other and we protect each other and we keep [our relationship] up to date." Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. They later got married for a second time on U.S. soil in Daytona Beach, Florida. kelly preston last words. Preston and Travolta added to their family once more in 2010 with the arrival of son Benjamin. "Jerry Maguire" star Kelly Preston battled breast cancer for two years before passing away on Sunday, but it never stopped her from being a dedicated actress, loving mother, and wife to John Travolta during her brave final days. All my love, JT.". When she was not on set filming, Preston was championing her family. Legal Statement. ", Preston's famous husband, John Travolta, also honored her with a post on Instagram, which he said he typed "with a very heavy heart." Preston secretly fought her cancer while putting on a brave face to film "Off the Rails" in 2019, Fox News noted in a tribute to the late actress. The "Jerry Maguire" actress would have been 59 years old on Wednesday. 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"She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Preston died Sunday morning at 57 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer . Kelly Kamalelehua Smith (October 13, 1962 July 12, 2020), known professionally as Kelly Preston, was an American actress. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. Their sonJett died in 2009 at the age of 16. ", John and Kelly's daughter Ella wrote of her late mom on Instagram, "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. Fans quickly expressed their love and support on social media. I love you so much mama." And Johnny sings to thema lot of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. ", "I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter," Preston added. "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. Yet while this "adored wife and mother" will always . Preston and her daughter, who is also an actress, were quite close. Kelly Preston was born in Honolulu on Oct. 13, 1962. Market data provided by Factset. or redistributed. Husband John Travolta . I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you dont hear from us for a while. Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images. New details have emerged around the death of Kelly Preston, who passed away last month following a secret battle with breast cancer. Sending love to some of my favorite people in the world," she wrote in April for the caption of an Instagram photo of her and Travolta sitting alongside Jett and their second on Brett. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. "I was an expert babysitter. "I have a special place in my heart for those with autism and special needs. [12], While living in Australia, she was discovered at age 16 by a fashion photographer who helped her get work in commercials and other small parts. "I love you and congratulations.". Before falling for John Travolta, Preston was married to SpaceCamp costar Kevin Gage (not pictured) from 1985 to 1987. John Travolta revealed the sad loss of his wife, actor Kelly Preston, after her private battle with breast cancer. [5][6][7] Her mother subsequently married Peter Palzis, a personnel director. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "I absolutely adore my kids," she said. Last year, Preston gushed about her daughter as she made a number of media appearances to promote The Poison Rose, which she starred in alongside her dad. My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. ", Travolta added, "I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don't hear from us for a while. Preston passed away in July of 2020. ", Kris Jenner snubs Kim's daughter North, 9, in post about her grandkids, Exiled Duggar sister spotted at Jana's bash despite estrangement from parents, Savannah says goodbye to Today colleague in emotional live moment, GMA's TJ looks somber out shopping as disgraced host & Amy fight suspension, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, John shared this photo of him and Kelly in February, as she battled breast cancer, Kelly kept on smiling despite battling the killer disease. But Kelly was nothing but positive about it as a whole. Thank you for your love. She appeared in more than 60 television and film productions, including Mischief (1985), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996), and For Love of the Game (1999). Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. Travolta's Instagram post is heartbreaking, but his wife's final post on the social media site is also a tearjerker. "To my sweet love, Jett you are in our hearts forever," she wrote in the caption. Fans are mourning the death of Kelly Preston. [18], In 2004, she was in the Maroon 5 music video "She Will Be Loved", which featured a love triangle and romantic scenes between her and Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine. Kelly Preston, John Travolta, Ella and Benjamin. [8] She also had a younger half-brother, Chris Palzis. Preston, who starred in movies such as "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins," died in July at the age of 57 after battling breast cancer for two years. As soon as she came on set, everybody, you could feel everyone's energy lift. "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friend," the rep told People. Her other roles included SpaceCamp (1986), Twins[15] (1988) with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, Avery Bishop in Jerry Maguire (1996) with Tom Cruise, Jane Aubrey in For Love of the Game with Kevin Costner and Kate Newell, and in Holy Man (1998) with Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum. Sharing on his devastation at losing his love and mother of his children, the Pulp Fiction cast member uploaded a stunning snap of his late wife and penned a lengthy caption where he praised friends, family and medical professionals for their support and added that he would be taking some time out to "heal" following the tragic loss. John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. Preston's widower John Travolta had nothing but loving words last month when he shared the trailer for the film his Instagram account. Real Estate Investment Funds - Search Now. "Kellys love and life will always be remembered. She launched the How I Parent and What It's Really Like to Be . She played the girlfriend of her husband John Travolta's character Terl in the film Battlefield Earth,[16] for which she received "Worst Supporting Actress" at the 21st Golden Raspberry Awards. She hadn't been seen in the public eye for more than two years, as she battled breast cancer in secret. "And there's a beautiful person in there. ", John added, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. ", In one of her last interviews with "Extra," Kelly revealed the secret to their marital success, sharing, I think just communicate. Kelly Preston died at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. A representative for Preston's family told People, "Choosing to keep. ", He continued: "My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. In 2019, Preston shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Travolta kissing Jett. In her final Instagram post on June 21, Preston showed that, even when she was secretly fighting breast cancer, she was putting her family first. You change, so you want to change together. A look back at Pete Davidsons dating history. ", "Kelly Preston and John Travolta Marriage Profile", "John Travolta Celebrates 'Most Beautiful' Daughter Ella on Her 21st Birthday: 'Your Dad Adores You! published July 13, 2020. I love you so much mama.. The last family photo shared on social media before Kelly died Grieving husband John revealed on Sunday evening that his wife had passed away that morning. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fans were shocked when John Travolta took to Instagram to confirm that his wife, actress Kelly Preston, had died of breast cancer at age 57. And she was so beautiful! Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. The mom-of-three gave little hint of her secret cancer fight in images and videos shared on social media in recent months. Preston had been battling breast. (Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File), "It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer," Travolta wrote on Instagram one day after her passing. On June 21, Preston had posted a beautiful Fathers Day tribute to her husband and children, including their late son Jett. The world is reeling at the news that actress Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after years of battling breast cancer in secret. She penned: "Happy Fathers Day to the best one I know, we love you.". 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Kelly Preston and John Travolta with their kids Benjamin and Ella. "I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don't hear from us for a while. [50], "Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies of breast cancer at 57", "Hawaii-born Kelly Preston, actress and wife of John Travolta, dies at age 57", "John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston dies of breast cancer aged 57", "Travolta's Demolition Derby: Comic-book nuttiness lifts 'Battlefield Earth', "Kelly Preston List of Movies and TV Shows", "How Kelly Preston spent her final years while privately battling cancer: The actress dedicated a lot of time to her family", "Inside John Travolta & Kelly Preston's 28-Year Love Story", "Kelly Preston Charlie Sheen DID NOT Shoot Me! Jett arrived in 1992. Kelly is survived by her husband, and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. "Still in absolute awe of my stunning daughter @ella.travolta I just re-watched all of her interviews from this past week doing press for #thepoisonrose and she has jumped into 'the family business' as an absolute natural," she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". Kelly Preston's last Instagram post was a loving tribute to husband John Travolta Credit: Instagram. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Diane worked at Bustle, VH1 and Complex. His memory lived on in her heart and in April she paid tribute to him in a birthday message. Her body was then transferred to a funeral home and she was later cremated at the Brooksville Crematory in Brooksville, Fla., the outlet reports. "We all were and are aware of that aspect of the industry, and we would talk about the things that weren't quite right. Preston died in July last year after a private battle with cancer. Kelly Preston died on July 12, 2020, at her home in Florida after two years of valiantly battling breast cancer. Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. While Preston deemed Instagram "really fun," she added, "It's a job, though. Something went wrong, please try again later. She had even managed to continue acting, looking healthy on set in Mallorca in February 2019, accompanied at all times by her daughter. "And I do feel that this film is a celebration of her, which is what she'd want. [38] In September 2009, Travolta and Preston confirmed longstanding speculations when they testified that their son had autism and suffered regular seizures. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Kelly Preston, who has died at the age of 57, wished husband John Travolta a Happy Father's Day in her final Instagram post. I love you so much mama. Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment. He shared a photo of Kelly and told his fans: It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast . Kelly, 57, bravely carried on smiling and working after her diagnosis, two years before she passed away on Sunday morning. Kelly's last picture was posted on Instagram on June 22 as the family celebrated father's Day together. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. According to her death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly, Preston died at her home in Clearwater . " Off the Rails is Kelly's last film," wrote John, 67. Loving husband John wrote in the comment section under the offering: "I love you all so much.". TheGreasestar wrote in part, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. 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"Certainly having little Ben has been a beautiful kind of glue for us to rebond after tremendous loss," Travolta said in an interview with Good Morning America. He is heartbroken. JOHN TRAVOLTA, KELLY PRESTON REMEMBER SON ON WHAT WOULD'VE BEEN HIS 28TH BIRTHDAY She reportedly did her last red carpet appearance for the New York City premiere of "Gotti." Preston also. Although she hadn't gone public with her diagnosis, a family representative explained in a statement that this was intentional. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. digital series and has interviewed several celebrities and influential leaders within the entertainment industry. Travolta and Preston met while filming 1989s The Experts. They married in 1991 at a midnight ceremony in Paris and had been together ever since. "It is . She then attended Punahou School in Honolulu, graduating in 1980,[11] and studied drama and theater at the University of Southern California. "I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter,"Preston wrote onInstagram. According to a Yahoo! "My son Jetty was one of the most playful and wonderful souls you've ever met. When Kelly Preston passed away from breast cancer in July 2020, she had completed one last film that was still awaiting release. "Nobody knew," she says now. The first shows Preston and Travolta with their kids, Ella and Benjamin. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer," representative told PEOPLE. Preston said that, as she grew older, she learned how to prioritize what's important. John Travolta honors final film of late wife Kelly Preston: 'She was very proud of it'. KELLY PRESTON, JOHN TRAVOLTA AND THEIR CHILDREN WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY EASTER, Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post, The What a Girl Wants actress, 57, died on Sunday after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer and leaves behind her actor husband John Travolta, 20-year-old daughter Ella and nine-year-old son Benjamin, Proving that she was a doting mother and wife, the Jerry Maguire star shared a sweet post about her offspring and love prior to her death to mark Father's Day, three-weeks ago, John paid tribute to his wife after a rep for the family confirmed her death. The Jerry Maguire star was seen hugging her husband John and their two kids, Ella, 20, and . Privacy Policy | "It must have resonated with her, because she absolutely loved the story and she loved the script," Williamson remembers. See how stars are getting in the holiday spirit! [48][49] Her death was announced in an Instagram post under an account belonging to John Travolta and Ella Bleu. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Fox News' Tyler McCarthy contributed to this report. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. And the family continued to share heart-warming pictures and videos, keeping their hidden pain and Kelly's illness private. [44][45][46][47] Her diagnosis was not widely publicized. John Travolta paid tribute to his late wife Kelly Preston on her birthday. And keep it fun, it doesn't just happen on its own, you've got to work at it.". ", Preston's life may have been cut tragically short, but it looks like she made the most of it and spent as much time with her kids as she could. [21][22], Her final red carpet appearance came at the New York City premiere of her husband's motion picture Gotti in 2018.[23]. "I heard Cate Blanchett at the Oscars saying that the industry needs to wake up to the fact that women-centered stories made money. Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. The 20-year-old concluded the heartbreaking post by writing, "Thank you for your love. A post shared by Kelly Preston (@therealkellypreston), Preston's husband, John Travolta, and their children, Ella and Benjamin, didn't accompany her to Europe, but the director remembers them being regular topics of conversation. [39], On January 23, 2009, three people were arrested in the Bahamas in connection with a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against Travolta and Preston concerning the circumstances of their son's death. All my love, JT. "Thank you for your love. Preston was two months pregnant with the couple's son Jett when they got married on Sept. 5, 1991, by a Scientology minister. [35], On January 2, 2009, Jett Travolta died while the family was vacationing in the Bahamas. Travolta later told Good Morning America (via People) that the birth of the couple's son, Ben, helped the couple "rebond after tremendous loss.". Her husband, John Travolta, confirmed her passing on Instagram. In a holiday gift for. Preston was a devoted mom to her three children, and Jett's death in 2009 left her devastated. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "Dream came true today," she wrote of meeting the Oscar winner and acting icon. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. After pocketing the idea for the film for several years, the director decided that the commercial success of female-centric movies like Mama Mia! John and Kelly also had a son named Jett - who tragically died at the age of 16 in 2009. Checking in with each other and evolving. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. He added: "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. It's a celebration of a brilliant actress." Terms of Use | Published on July 13, 2020 12:31 PM. She & John Travolta had one of the most enduring (29 year) Hollywood marriages & were two of . Kelly Preston Dead at 57: John Travolta, Ella Travolta and More Pay Tribute. Kelly Preston 's last Instagram post celebrated her husband of 29 years. She studied acting at the University of Southern California and went on to star in hit films such as 1988's "Twins," 1996's "Jerry Maguire," and 1999's "For Love of the Game.". During production, Preston shared pictures from the film on Instagram, including the day that Dame Judi Dench who has a small role in the film was on set. Travolta commented on the post, "I love you all so much.". Travolta posted on social media, "It is wi. He adopted her, and she used his name at the start of her acting career. ", She continued, "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. ', "John Travolta and Kelly Preston Welcome Son Benjamin", "Turning To Faith During Cancer Treatment How Do Scientologists Like Kelly Preston And John Travolta Handle Cancer Treatment? She wrote on Instagram, "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you . ", Preston's daughter, Ella, posted a heartfelt tribute to her mom on Instagram after the news of her passing broke. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday at the age of 57 following a two-year battle with breast cancer. Three weeks later, Preston died on July 12, 2020, following a private, two-year battle with breast cancer. He was 16. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Kelly Preston and John Travolta on the red carpet in 2018 (Manny Carabel/Getty Images), John Travolta Admits He Was in Love With Olivia Newton-John, Newton-John and Travolta Consider 40-Year 'Grease' Reunion. Proving that she was a doting mother and wife, the star shared a sweet post about her offspring and love prior to her death to mark Father's Day, three weeks ago. Kelly Preston's Last Instagram Post Will Break Your Heart. The couple was nearing 30 years of marriage and it's clear Preston will be very missed. Three fifty-something women set out to repeat the European inter-railing adventures of their youth, after their close friend passes away leaving them rail tickets, and a final request: to take her teenage daughter with them. Kelly wanted to get on with it really, and I think that her professionalism was astounding. Market data provided by Factset. "Johnny and I love them up constantly. Another son, named Jett, died in 2009 at the age of 16. All rights reserved. I was doing commercials for thousands of dollars, but I'd still babysit for $3 an hour just because I loved it. "She was such a cool woman," the filmmaker tells Yahoo Entertainment. Prior to this announcement, Preston had not gone public with her diagnosis, and so the news of her death was the first acknowledgment of her illness.Travolta left a beautiful message to his followers, and Prestons final post was also quite poignant. A "Jerry Maguire" star Kelly Preston battled breast cancer for two years before passing away on Sunday, but it never stopped her from being a dedicated actress, loving mother, and wife to John Travolta during her brave final days. [44] Preston had been receiving treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; she had also been treated at other medical centers. She shared this post to Instagram in February, Kelly in a cute Easter video alongside her family, The Grease actor shared this heartbreaking update with his fans yesterday, Kelly was fighting breast cancer when this photo was taken on a film set in February 2019, The mom-of-three shared this picture with daughter Ella in May, although it is believed to have been taken in October last year, The last family photo shared on social media before Kelly died, Kelly and John on the set of The Experts in 1989, Kelly Preston on how she met her husband John Travolta. "Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy. Asked whether that scene was derived from the actress's real life experience in Hollywood, Williamson says that Preston was largely upbeat about the arc of her career from a young ingenue in 1980s films like Secret Admirer and Twins to more mature roles in Jerry Maguire and For Love of the Game. Likewise, Travolta toldCloser Weekly in 2017, "We really care deeply about each other and we protect each other and we keep [our relationship] up to date." Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. They later got married for a second time on U.S. soil in Daytona Beach, Florida. kelly preston last words. Preston and Travolta added to their family once more in 2010 with the arrival of son Benjamin. "Jerry Maguire" star Kelly Preston battled breast cancer for two years before passing away on Sunday, but it never stopped her from being a dedicated actress, loving mother, and wife to John Travolta during her brave final days. All my love, JT.". When she was not on set filming, Preston was championing her family. Legal Statement. ", Preston's famous husband, John Travolta, also honored her with a post on Instagram, which he said he typed "with a very heavy heart." Preston secretly fought her cancer while putting on a brave face to film "Off the Rails" in 2019, Fox News noted in a tribute to the late actress. The "Jerry Maguire" actress would have been 59 years old on Wednesday. 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